Matapu
Matapu | |
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Interactive map of Matapu | |
| Coordinates: 39°28′47″S 174°13′38″E / 39.47972°S 174.22722°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | South Taranaki District |
| Ward |
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| Community | Eltham-Kaponga Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | South Taranaki District Council |
| • Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
| • Mayor of South Taranaki | Phil Nixon |
| • Whanganui MP | Carl Bates |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.28 km2 (8.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 120 |
| • Density | 5.6/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Matapu is a locality located in South Taranaki District within the southern Taranaki Region of New Zealand. Hāwera is to the south-east, Eltham to the north-east, Kaponga to the north-west and Manaia to the south-west.